How far is it from Warrenton, NC, to Clayton, NC, ?

The distance between Warrenton, NC, and Clayton, NC, is 62 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Warrenton, NC, to Clayton, NC, ?

The drive from Warrenton, NC, to Clayton, NC, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Warrenton, NC, to Clayton, NC, ?

The fastest route from Warrenton, NC, to Clayton, NC, covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Clayton, NC from Warrenton, NC?

Clayton, NC lies roughly to the south of Warrenton, NC.

Which roads does the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC follow?

The drive from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC mainly follows US 401.

Which towns do you pass between Warrenton, NC and Clayton, NC?

Towns on the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC include Louisburg, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Knightdale.

Are there charging stations between Warrenton, NC and Clayton, NC?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC, including Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42 (350 kW); Walmart 5254 (Wake Forest, NC) (350 kW); Food Lion - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Warrenton, NC Clayton, NC

Distance: 62 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC takes about 1 h 30 min via US 401; NC 39. The distance is 62 mi. The straight-line distance is 54 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Henderson, NC, Louisburg, NC, Bunn, NC, Zebulon, NC, Wendell, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 62 mi

This 62-mile stretch takes about an hour and a half via Graham Street, US 401, and Medlin Road. The route leads straight into Clayton, where the downtown district is centered around the old railroad depot.

1 Depart straight 40 yd
2 Turn right onto Graham Street 150 yd
3 Turn right onto North Front Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto West Franklin Street 95 yd
5 Turn right onto South Main Street 19 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 19 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 144 yd
8 Turn left onto Louisburg Road 1 mi
9 Turn sharp right onto Zebulon Road 6 mi
10 Turn sharp right onto Fowler Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Lizard Lick Road 3 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Lizard Lick Road 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Marshburn Road 3 mi

14 Turn slightly left onto Wendell Boulevard 168 yd
15 Turn right onto Wendell Falls Parkway 1 mi
16 Turn left onto West 1st Street 122 yd
17 Turn right onto Meadow Lane 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Landing Place Drive 1 mi
19 Turn right onto West Haywood Street 109 yd
20 Continue straight onto Lake Glad Road 2 mi
21 At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Rock Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Buffalo Road 2 mi
23 Turn right onto Lake Wendell Road 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Medlin Road 4 mi
25 Turn right onto Covered Bridge Road 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto North O'Neil Street 2 mi
27 Turn left onto Oakdale Avenue 160 yd
28 Arrive right onto Oakdale Avenue

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The return trip from Clayton, NC to Warrenton, NC covers roughly the same distance, 62 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 chargers

Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42CCS, Tesla · 5447 Veterans Pkwy, Garner, NC, 27529350 kW
Walmart 5254 (Wake Forest, NC)CCS, Type1 · 2114 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC, 27587350 kW
Food Lion - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1419 E Andrews Ave, Henderson, NC, 27536250 kW
Lowes Foods - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3001 Widewaters Pkwy, Knightdale, NC, 27545250 kW
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5180 NC-42, Garner, NC, 27529250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Clayton, NC → Dunn, NC33 mi · 50 min Clayton, NC → Zebulon, NC20 mi · 30 min Clayton, NC → Kittrell, NC48 mi · 1 h 10 min Clayton, NC → Eastover, NC52 mi · 1 h 10 min Clayton, NC → Salemburg, NC55 mi · 1 h 20 min Clayton, NC → Faison, NC55 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Warrenton, NC, {fromState} to Clayton, NC, {toState}?: The distance between Warrenton, NC, {fromState} and Clayton, NC, {toState} is 62 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Warrenton, NC, {fromState} to Clayton, NC, {toState}?: The drive from Warrenton, NC, {fromState} to Clayton, NC, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Warrenton, NC, {fromState} to Clayton, NC, {toState}?: The fastest route from Warrenton, NC, {fromState} to Clayton, NC, {toState} covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Clayton, NC from Warrenton, NC?: Clayton, NC lies roughly to the south of Warrenton, NC.
Which roads does the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC follow?: The drive from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC mainly follows US 401.
Which towns do you pass between Warrenton, NC and Clayton, NC?: Towns on the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC include Louisburg, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Knightdale.
Are there charging stations between Warrenton, NC and Clayton, NC?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Warrenton, NC to Clayton, NC, including Garner, NC Rechargery - NC-42 (350 kW); Walmart 5254 (Wake Forest, NC) (350 kW); Food Lion - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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